Floods have started to hit the UK, namely Yorkshire and the North East, therefore it is important to know how to stay safe when driving. While many cars will get through quite severe floods, there are a number of dangers. In  addition to shorted-out electrics, there is a risk of the engine sucking in water […]

Driving test examiners have voted to go on strike in a row over working hours. The Public and Commercial Services union (PCS) said its members had walkouts by 91% and other forms of industrial action by 96% in a turnout of 64%. The union represents 1,600 DVSA staff at 360 sites across the UK, including […]

The DVSA have released guidance on exams during bad weather. The main priority for the DVSA is to make sure that it’s safe to go ahead with the driving test for the candidate, other road users and the examiner. All candidates should be assessed fairly, to prove they are capable of continuing to learn without […]

For all people, driving means a lot of different things – For some, it is a passion and a way of life, a fun activity to look forward to on the weekends or even a hobby to partake in during one’s free time – For others, it is a burden, a necessary evil, perhaps for […]

Across the UK, people are being faced with foggy conditions. Disruption has been caused on roads and motorways, and some airports have even had to cancel flights. The following are Britannia’s tips for driving in the fog: – Use dipped headlights at all times along with wipers and demisters. – Beware of other drivers not […]

There is a lot written, especially in more recent years, in regards to safety on the roads and when behind the wheel. From driving at the correct speeds to the active practise of good driving habits, safety in cars is clearly a priority for most. However one little known fact that could save lots of people […]

An 88-year-old blind man has fulfilled a lifelong ambition to drive a car. John Cramond from Stranraer, South Scotland, lost his sight as a young boy and never had the opportunity to get behind the wheel until last weekend. He mentioned his dream of driving a car to Leonard Cheshire Disability volunteer co-ordinator Bill Milven. […]

When it comes to the driving test, there is much more to passing and becoming a qualified driver than just knowing how to operate a car – The test will take several factors into consideration to review whether you are competent to be behind the wheel, such as: – Eyesight: Your eyesight will be checked […]

Many young and learner drivers have heard lots of information about the practical driving test – From how nerve-racking it can be in the run up to the test, to the best ways to prepare for the test – But time after time, examiners are baffled by how little many candidates actually know about what […]

The number of motorists being prosecuted for using their mobile phone while driving has fallen by almost 50%, according to official figures seen by the RAC. Prosecutions have come down by 47% between 2009 and 2014. The fall comes despite figures from the Department for Transport (DfT) showing a persistent number of drivers are still […]